Extrusion Set-Up Technician
Core
Setting up and operating extrusion machinery to produce quality plastic profiles and parts.
Role type
Extrusion Set-Up Technician
Builds
Plastic profiles and parts for manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing / Plastic Extrusion
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
extrusion machinery setup, downstream equipment operation, tooling management, quality inspection, documentation, problem-solving, safety compliance
Preferred skills
plastic extrusion experience, lean manufacturing, precision measurement (caliper/micrometer)
Technologies
extrusion lines, downstream equipment, tooling
Responsibilities
Set up extrusion machinery and tooling per specifications; operate machinery daily with multiple materials; clean equipment and tools; inspect and approve profiles for quality; identify and correct machine errors; document set-up and quality data; assist in resolving safety and environmental issues; fill in for operators during breaks; report equipment failures to maintenance.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level operator/technician